The Moose McGillycuddy’s team gears up for its annual St. Patrick’s Day party in Kihei. Come and enjoy the food specials of corned beef and cabbage and Irish stew from 11 a.m. until gone. The Maui News / CARLA TRACY photo

Irish lamb stew and Harp-battered fish ’n’ chips will be among authentic offerings. Mulligans on the Blue photo

The March 24 dinner at Japengo will feature omekase nigiri with fresh fish galore along with four other courses. Hyatt Regency Maui photo

The Pint & Cork Bartender Griffin Lawler showcases dozens of Irish whiskeys featured at the gastro pub in The Shops at Wailea, which are served in addition to a hundred other fine whiskeys. The Maui News / CARLA TRACY photo

Jake Shimabukuro performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Castle Theater at Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. Ho‘onanea preshow festivities start at 5:30 p.m. with local craft vendors and live music in the Yokouchi Pavilion Courtyard. Tickets are $45, $55, $65 and $85 (plus applicable fees). For more information or to purchase tickets, go to the box office, call 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org. Photo courtesy the artist

Additional performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays March 17 through 25. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students, payable by cash or check only and available at the box office prior to show time. JACK GRACE photo

Catch comic Tom Arnold on March 23 at The Dirty Monkey in Lahaina. Photo courtesy the artist